Air Impact Guns
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From: Warren, MI
Air Impact Guns
I know there are a ton of Mr. Goodwrenches in here so..
What is a good air impact gun? Im looking to spend around 50-150 and want it to be new. So a local shop or ebay would be best (ebay would be best actaully).
It will be from home use, so it will see light maybe 2-6 times a month.
There is one on ebay called a "Air cat", it boasts 1000 ft/lbs and is only 139 bucks... any good?
Thanks guys!
Adam
What is a good air impact gun? Im looking to spend around 50-150 and want it to be new. So a local shop or ebay would be best (ebay would be best actaully).
It will be from home use, so it will see light maybe 2-6 times a month.
There is one on ebay called a "Air cat", it boasts 1000 ft/lbs and is only 139 bucks... any good?
Thanks guys!
Adam
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Actually aircats are very good impacts and just happen to be very quiet. For home use I dont think you would need a 1/2in gun but I may be wrong. The 3/8's gun would be better. Also you might take a look at Sears/Lowels for IR impacts. If your willing to spend a bit more Snap On has a nice electric impact that is very nice to have around the house.
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I don't agree. A lug nut holding a wheel on is pretty tough sometimes to remove. I have a 350 ft/lb 1/2" drive impact, and I still have to break them loose with a breaker bar sometimes. To work on a Mack truck, you would use a 3/4" impact. I've aalso had transmission bellhousing bolts that required a 1/2" impact to remove. The only thing I use a 3/8" impact for, is quick disassembly of engines and such.
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From: ottawa ontario canada
1/2 inch is the best gun for evryday use but keep away from the engine bay, i have a cp that sees brake jobs and suspension work everyday for the last 5 years, good price and really quiet. for work in the engine bay and pretty much everywhere else i use my 3\8 or 1\4 drive air ratchet also nice and quite. 1000 ft pounds just isn't needed in most applications and you'd probably find yourself breakin alot of stuff. some people seem to think that if it makes alot of noise it's gotta be good but that is not the case. i work in a shop with 30 other guys and there's nothing more anoying than when i'm upside down under a dash listening for a squeak and the guy across from me starts ratling away on a rusty
nut for 5 minutes. than he gives up and comes over and borrows mine to break it loose.
dr jag
nut for 5 minutes. than he gives up and comes over and borrows mine to break it loose.
dr jag
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Ingersoll 2135 titanum are awesome 1000 ft lbs peak in reverse but your looking $250 but well worth it
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I"ve been using the IR 2131 for years and never been dissapointed though it runs a bit higher than the range you quoted. One other place to check out is at Kitts Industrial Tools on 8 Mile. They have a good selection of CP and IR and their prices have made them worth the trip for most of my air tool shopping.
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I dont know anything about air cat, if it works, great. Many cheaper air tools work well if they are rotary. Stuff that goes bang bang like impacts and chisels dont seem to hold up well. I have both IR and CP and I like the CP727 I just got. Very good, great power and was just under 200. That Ingersol that was mentioned here 2131 has a very good reputation.
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Ir 231c
I have an IR 231C (1/2 inch) which I bought new off Ebay for $77. Regular price is over $100. I love it. The Earthquake that Harbor Freight sells has a better specs and that one is tempting too.
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Originally Posted by kshaw
I have an IR 231C (1/2 inch) which I bought new off Ebay for $77. Regular price is over $100. I love it. The Earthquake that Harbor Freight sells has a better specs and that one is tempting too.
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Originally Posted by fixnair
Best bet for the money is the I/R 231. Inexpensive and bulletproof. Used mine for about 10 Years now.